The Weeknd pulls out of Rihanna tour

The cancellation is “due to some unforeseen changes with upcoming projects.”

The Weeknd will no longer be supporting Rihanna on tour.

Abel Tesfaye was due to join up for part of the Anti world tour, but due to “unforeseen changes with upcoming projects” will now be giving it a miss.

The statement reads: “Due to some unforeseen changes with upcoming projects, The Weeknd will no longer be joining Rihanna on her upcoming international ‘Anti’ World Tour.”

Rihanna’s Anti tour hits the UK and Ireland later this summer. The dates read:

June
21 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
24 Wembley Stadium, London
25 Ricoh Arena, Coventry
27 Hampden Park, Glasgow
29 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester